Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition vs Rise of the Tomb Raider
A full spec-by-spec comparison of Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition vs Rise of the Tomb Raider — engine, performance, dimensions, features and price, with the differences highlighted to help you decide.
| Specification | Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition Microsoft Studios, Xbox Game Studios | Rise of the Tomb Raider Square Enix, Microsoft Studios, Feral Interactive |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Release Date | November 14, 2019 | November 10, 2015 |
| Availability | Released | Released |
| Developer | Forgotten Empires, Wicked Witch, Tantalus | Feral Interactive, Crystal Dynamics, Nixxes |
| Publisher | Microsoft Studios, Xbox Game Studios | Square Enix, Microsoft Studios, Feral Interactive |
| Official Site | https://www.ageofempires.com/games/aoeii/ | http://www.tombraider.com/us/ |
| Gameplay | ||
| Genre | Strategy | Action |
| Game Modes | Single-player, Online Multiplayer | Single-player |
| Average Playtime | 5 hours | 14 hours |
| Perspective | — | Third-person |
| Platforms & Pricing | ||
| Platforms | PC, Xbox | PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Apple Macintosh |
| Available On | Steam | Xbox Store, Steam, Xbox 360 Store, App Store, Epic Games Store |
| PC Requirements | ||
| Minimum Requirements | Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 64bit Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon 64x2 5600+ Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 420 or ATI™ Radeon™ HD 6850 or Intel® HD Graphics 3000 or better DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 30 GB available space | OS: Windows 7 64bit Processor: Intel Core i3-2100 or AMD equivalent Memory: 6 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 650 2GB or AMD HD7770 2GB DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 25 GB available space |
| Recommended Requirements | Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 64bit Processor: 2.4 Ghz i5 or greater or AMD equivalent Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia® GTX 650 or AMD HD 5850 or better DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 30 GB available space | OS: Windows 10 64 bit Processor: Intel Core i7-3770K Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 980Ti 2560x1440 or NVIDIA GTX 970 1920x1080 DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 25 GB available space |
| Critic & Community Scores | ||
| Metacritic | 85 / 100 | 86 / 100 |
| Community Rating | 4.3 / 5 (307 ratings) | 4.0 / 5 (2,808 ratings) |